YOUR DESTINATION FOR EXPERT FITTINGS and why its so hard to find a perfect fitting bra
At Tina’s Closet® we don’t just sell bras—we solve Bra Woe® Challenges. With expert care, personalized fittings, and custom alterations if needed, we help women rediscover what comfort truly feels like.
Led by Tina, The Bra Doctor/Surgeon, each fitting is a private, one-on-one experience crafted to uncover your Perfect Fit. Whether you’re needing new bras or a new size, recovering from surgery, or simply fed up with uncomfortable bras, our Lisle, IL., boutique is here to support you—literally.
Tina's Closet® is a phone call away. Word of mouth has customers traveling from all over the USA. If you live in a different country, and travel to our area, you too will want to return for a visit to get resized and refitted by the experts at Tina's Closet®. This is a fact because we already have Customers returning from as far as Africa, Canada and Europe to get reside and refitted. Tina's Closets® Bra Methodology is repeated each and everytime, even for our repeat customers who may forget the Basic's of Bra fitting 101. After all; Bra's are generic and women are not!
Sometimes the bra changes, not the customer. This happens especially after the re-invention of the 'Bra'. Women from all walks of life decided they had enough from suffering in silience during the 1960's. They 'burned' their bras and returned to them when the manufactures got the message of making the bras more comfortable. Todays fabrics are comfortable and have a bit of stretch to accomidate the comfort. You may notice that the bras don't last as long as they did in the 1060's however, that is a minor problem at Tina's Closet®.
Unfortunately, when the New Stretch Fabric in Bra was introduced, someone forgot to re-educate the customer, to no fault of theirs, on how to wear and care to extended life and comfort. At Tina's Closet® we will educate and share how to eliminate Bra Woe® Challenges.
First of all; Ma and Pop shops were closing there Main Street businesses because Malls were opening up for the working women, to make life more convenientl Departments strores carried everything for all genders and ages. One stop shopping was a great idea, or was it? Unfortunately, all the small Main Steet specialist went out of business. You may have come accross a few at the mall, however the buyers at the malls didn't stock the shelves with the right sizes or styles needed. This would frustrate a professional fitter who enjoyed and knew how to order what was needed.
At the Malls, Training involved a 15 minute video for employees in Bra departments. Therefore, empolyees just sold the bras the best they could, no information provided to the sales staff to give them a better understanding for customer service. They say a smile and a kind word goes a long way and it does. However, now the customers think something is wrong with them because they can't find a bra that is comfortable. At that point of time, the bra manufactures were starting all over again do to the fabriac change in Bras.
Tina was fortunate to discover the lack of information on why 85%how to purchase a comfortable bra. Working with bras, Tina also was disatisfied with her bras and thought she was the problem. Working one on one allowed Tina to better understand why the customers were disastified. Information on how to re-measure and adjust to the added stretch of the bra and more importantly on how to wear the bra is the added benefit of shopping at Tina's Closet®. Tina found her niche when she received her lightbulb moment. It didn't take long for Tina to figure out how to help customers. When she did, she was the send in line to receive a perfect fit. She became empowered and wanted to pass the feeling to all customers.
This is why Tina's Closet® is so much in demand. Working for another company that didn't provide bra fitting education on fittings, they weren't able to supply what was needed. The right selection of bras needed is what gave Tina the courage to open her own business.
Tina was provided with fitting information from helping customers and understanding why women were facing Bra Woe®. This is why Tina's Closet® repeats the success of her business over and over again.
Customers face different transitions in life. Before they know what was happened to them, these same customers became confused on why all of a sudden they were sagging and uncomfortable.
Tina understood the customers challenges because she was working every day addressing the same challenges over and over again. During the fittings, Tina discovered a light-bulb moment and made it her mission to figure out how to address each personal challenge. She documented each customers Bra Woe® Challenge and how she solve them. Tina found her niche and decided to share her findings with customers who by word-of-mouth Tina gained the confidence to open Tina's Closet® specializing in bra fittings. Helping those who couldn't help themselves in finding a Perfect Fitting Bra became her mission.
In 1987 with confidence and facts to back up her fittings of how the bras wear for the different age and size allowed Tina to continued mastering her craft in Bra Fittings. Working for someone else who didn't understand the fittings, the importance of a properly fitted bra and not supplied with variety of sizes Tina developed the confidence to open her own business. Today, Tina's Closet stocks size from 28 to 50 and cup sizes A to Q cup and with alterations anything in-between for a perfect fit.
Tina's Closet® fitters not only educate every customer but also adjust seach bra to make sure they fit. The only decision a customer has to make is which bras meet their needs. From Demi cup to full coverage, strapless, sport, padded, T-shirt, underwire, non-wire, larger cups and more. Colors and styles that meet the needs of all ages and sizes. Plus, our expert seamstresses make the needed adjustments for a more perfect fit. Many alterations can be made While-You-Wait, this is another reason why we ask you to make an appointment so you can take your bra home the same day you purchase.
Tina's Closet® is a place where customers are heard. We take time to address Bra Woe® Challenges and find solutions to help customers feel supported and comfortable.
Minor alterations can be made same day to go home with our customers.
Major alterations are always done with-in a week.
It's no fun ordering a hard body over the internet. Why would you just wear anything and deal with the discomfort when you have Tina's Closet® to visit and take the guess work out of your purchase.
Tina's Closet® also sells swimwear all year long and seasonal clothing.
Alterations are available on instore purchases only.
SAY GOODBYE TO BRA WOES®
Alterations are tailored to your body—not a size chart or a tape measure. While not all bras require alterations, it's about finding the right fit for you. Sometime purchasing the most comfortable bra is your best bet. However if and alteration is recommened, its to help extend the life and comfort of the garment. Only you can decided what you like, Tina's Closet makes sure of the fit. It's all about the communication in the fitting room. It it hurts in the fitting room, its not a perfect fit!
All prices are based on suggested retail. Alterations pricing depends on the amount of time given to the garment.
Custom-Fitted Bras
Tina uses decades of hands-on experience and precise adjustments to ensure each bra fits as if it were made for you. From cup shape to band support, every detail is adjusted with intention.
All you have to do is call for an appointment. If you are needing something special for an occasion, please make your appointment in advance just incase we need to order a specific color and alterations can be done. Tina's Closet works at the mercy of her suppliers as any other industry when ordering.
Tina's Closet orders weekly to try to have what you like and need. Repeat customers can call or text us to make sure we have what is needed, in stock.
If you call and we don't answer, please leave a text or message, and we will gladly respond in a timely fashion.
Bra Strap Alterations
Digging, slipping, or sliding straps? We’ll adjust the tension so your bra feels comfortable. If the straps slide we have a solution to solve that Bra Woe®. First we make sure your bra size is correct. Depending on your transition in life you will be provided with solutions and also the reasons why you experience the Bra Woes®. Just remember Tina's Closet® welcomes Bra Woe® challenges and may already have a solution waiting.
Straps too short and dig into your shoulders, no problem! We have a solution waiting.
Please note we do not take in old bras not purchased from Tina's Closet. Your first fitting will determine if your Bra Woe® challenges are cause by you purchasing the wrong size or if any off the self bra will be a challenge for you.
Just know that when you come to Tina's Closet for a fitting, we will work to find you a perfect fit!
Band Size Adjustments
A Bra Band that is too-tight or too-loose can sabotage even the best bra. Tina's Closet® can alter the Bra Band to hug your body just right—no more riding up, pinching or jabbing underwires. Positioning of the bra on your body is very important, which will help solve these Bra Woe® challenges.
Tina's Closet® Expert Fitters will provide you with information on how to wear, care and when you should return for a bra check, especially if you are losing weight. Tina's Closet® has been extending the life and comfort of our customers bras since 1975.
Depending on how many bras a customer works with, Tina's Closet® suggest after wearing a bra for 1000 hours call for an appointment for a recheck. We can reshape the bra and remove the bra stretch with an alteration to help extend the life and comfort for another year, for a small fee.
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Do You See You Bra Woe®? We Already Have A Solution Waiting
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Contact Tina’s Closet® today by phone or text to book your personal Bra Fitting. Feel free to ask a question or share a Bra Woe® Challenge we haven’t listed. We’re here to listen to your challenges and once in the fitting room, look forward to helping you find your very own perfect fit.